Each and every one of us has had a different childhood – from the house we grew up in, to the traditions we held. Growing up abroad was my childhood and moving from country to country was part of the norm for me

The GoAbroad Foundation has joined #GivingTuesday, a first of its kind effort that will harness the collective power of a unique blend of partners—charities, families, businesses and individuals—to transform how people think about, talk about and participate in the giving season.

Take your professional development to the next level and work on skills you won’t find in the typical International Education conferences. Within a small group environment, the Melibee Swarm aims to focus on culture, identity, and perspective to help you as a student or professional dig deeper into how we communicate and process culture.

When American students study abroad they often find their preconceived notions of the host culture are way off. They also discover new cultural traits that surprise them. So what do international students think about the United States when they come here to study? What shocks them, what is strange about this culture, and which stereotypes are reinforced?

Want to see the world? Now’s your chance to chat with the experts who can help make it happen! The Fall 2014 GoAbroad and STA Travel Roadshow will be setting out across the country starting the week of September 8, 2014 bringing resources and meaningful travel advice directly to students’ fingertips. GoAbroad and STA ambassadors will be answering questions, handing out materials and prizes, and giving expert advice about meaningful travel.

It’s that time of year where I’ve got my head down and focused on the massive amounts of projects, presentations, and meeting prep that is integral to the Annual NAFSA Conference & Expo. As it tiptoes steadily forward (stomps is more like it), it got me thinking about all the memories, lessons learned, and enriching experiences to be found at the Annual NAFSA Conference. And in addition to those, how to make sure you make the most of them!